Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Santa Rosa, CA
Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Infection Control Nurse
- Rocky Point Care Center
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Lakeport, CA
FULL_TIME
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Full TimeMostly Monday through FridayCorporate support and trainingPOSITION:
The primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times.
REPORTING:
This position reports the Director of Nursing (DON). with a dotted line reporting to the Administrator
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt
JOB FUNCTIONS:- Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and detailed.
- Support facility administration, the facility’s philosophy of care, and the policies and procedures of the facility
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices, to include standard/universal precautions.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance
- Dependability
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Infection Control Certification *or ability to obtain within 1 week of hire
License:Current, active RN or LVN license
Communication Skills:- Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
- Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet
- Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, bending and twisting.
- Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. - Just Posted
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- Focus Staff
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Fort Bragg, CA
FULL_TIME
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Ukiah, CA
FULL_TIME
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- Focus Staff
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ST HELENA, CA
FULL_TIME
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Santa Rosa, CA
FULL_TIME
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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,106 to $2,170 per week in St Helena, CA
- Focus Staff
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ST HELENA, CA
FULL_TIME
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Physician Assistant
- Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts
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Santa Rosa, CA
- An established dermatology practice in Newton, New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care - $2,331 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Santa Rosa, CA
- ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California. Job Descrip...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dermatology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Lyle Health
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Santa Rosa, CA
- Job Description Job Description An established dermatology practice in the Santa Rosa, CA area is seeking a Physician As...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
- Ensign Therapy Services
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Santa Rosa, CA
- Job Description Job Description ** $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ** Practice to the top of your license! Clinical development, c...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - $2,800 PER WEEK IN SANTA ROSA, CA
- Amare Medical Network
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Santa Rosa, CA
- This Infection Control RN is responsible for assisting in the effective direction, management and operation of the infec...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Manager/RN
- Creekside Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health
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Santa Rosa, CA
- Job Description Job Description The Nurse Manager provides direct resident care and supervises all nursing activities pe...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts
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Santa Rosa, CA
- An established dermatology practice in Newton, New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPT/LVN/RN
- Creekside Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health
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Santa Rosa, CA
- Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The RN/LVN/LPT is responsible for administering medications, transcribing o...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Santa Rosa, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.50 sq mi (107.5 km2), of which 41.29 sq mi (106.9 km2) is land and 0.205 sq mi (0.5 km2) (0.49%) is water.
The city is part of the North Bay region, which includes such cities as Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, and smaller cities as Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol. It lies along the US Route 101 corridor, approximately 55 miles (89 km) north of San Francisco, via the Golden Gate Bridge.
Santa Rosa lies on the Santa Rosa Plain. The city's eastern extremities stretch into the Valley of the Moon, and the Sonoma Creek wa...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$102,523 to $123,000
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December 29, 2019